Tragic Sand Hole Collapse Claims Young Girl's Life on Florida Beach
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A 7-year-old girl died and her 9-year-old brother was injured when a sand hole they were digging on a Florida beach collapsed on them. The incident highlights the underrecognized danger of sand hole collapses, which kill and injure several children in the US each year. Despite efforts by bystanders and emergency responders, the girl did not survive. Experts emphasize the need for parents to be cautious about letting children dig at the beach and to be aware of the potential hazards associated with sand holes.
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